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The emerging geopolitical environment amplifies these dangers. Russia, traditionally a strong space power, is drifting toward hostility toward other nations’ space efforts. China, on the other hand, is reluctant to cooperate in international space forums, complicating efforts to manage and mitigate space debris collectively.
Meanwhile, the United States faces growing anxiety about the security and stability of space operations amid these rising tensions. The environment in low Earth orbit is becoming increasingly prone to crises and potential conflict, with little effective coordination or regulation to prevent catastrophic collisions.